Dayton Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Prudential Center
See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Come for a night at the theater and be dazzled by a Grammy Award-winning symphony orchestra, an international ballet company or a famous rock group.
Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Turtle Back Zoo
Visit the animals who call Turtle Back Zoo home during your trip to West Orange. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
The Conquer NYC Tour: 4-Day Self-Guided City Adventure Experience
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
Top hotels in Dayton
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Nice location! Our room wasn’t cleaned very well, especially the bathroom. Beds were comfortable. We used our slip ones when walking around our room, obviously carpets are very dirty especially in a city so big. We could hear honking from the cabs but it didn’t seem to bother us while we slept. Breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Good"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Great location"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Manhattan at Times Square
"Location is convenient. Poor customer service. Check in check out takes a long time. The people at the desk are not very helpful or do not know the system well. Rooms are small, not updated. Old furniture that is worn out, peeling paint. Old carpets. Small bathroom that needs serious renovation. ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Pod Times Square
"Recommend"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"This hotel is not as advertised. The rooms are very tiny and everyone has to walk sideways. Home2Suites were oversold so the over flow went to Hampton Inn. Unfortunately to get a spacious room you have to need an accesible room. The elevators took almost an hour to come although there were about ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Dayton
Downtown Newark
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Newark. Top attractions like Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Mana Contemporary and Lincoln Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Ironbound District
While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or Newark Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
North Ironbound
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Sports Illustrated Stadium and Prudential Center.
